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This a question often posed to a Valrico Drug Crimes Attorneys regarding cases involving theft, drugs or other possession charges, and weapons. Many individuals tend to think that if the police did their job they will have fingerprints connected to the accused. This question raises about two different issues: First, Assistant State Attorneys and law […]
Learn More...While the media publicizes many Stand Your Ground cases when they don’t believe it was justified, we recently successfully asserted the defense with great success. I recently had the opportunity to defend Mr. Ralph Wald using Stand Your Ground in his recent trial on second degree murder with Joe Episcopo. This trial and the stories […]
Learn More...In short, yes, Tampa trial attorneys can use text messages as evidence as what are called an Admission By Party Opponent. Everyone has heard “objection, hearsay” in any sort of television crime drama, including, but certainly not limited to Law and Order, Law and Order SVU, Boston Legal, etc. In short, hearsay is any out […]
Learn More...Tampa Criminal Lawyers are often asked about whether the case will just be tossed out. Very few cases are actually just thrown out, the best and most efficient means to get a case dismissed is to demonstrate weaknesses to the State Attorney’s Office concerning the strength of their case. Additionally, the most effective ways to […]
Learn More...Unfortunately, this is most common issue raised to the Tampa criminal lawyers of Hackworth Law. If one were to count the number of criminal cases currently on the dockets of Hillsborough, Pinellas and Polk counties, the overwhelming majority of the charges would in somehow incorporate a suspended license. Many times someone driving with a suspended […]
Learn More...I heard someone mention “good time,” what does that mean? Good time is essentially time removed off the back in of prison and jail sentences as a reward for good behavior while someone is in custody. Ultimately, the decision as to whether to reward “good time” to an inmate is left to the Sheriff of […]
Learn More...What is “beyond a reasonable doubt?” As we continue through our basics of the Florida criminal justice system, it is important; we discuss arguably the most important aspect of the criminal justice system, the standard or the burden. “Beyond a reasonable doubt” is the standard of proof the prosecution must prove during a criminal trial. […]
Learn More...Florida Criminal defense attorneys are often asked about parole and probation and unfortunately, many folks simply confuse the same and believe they are the same. The two are very different and distinct, but have some similar implications. Probation is an alternative sentencing that allows a person convicted of an offense to not have to be […]
Learn More...When a judge convicts a defendant through either trial or a plea, the judge can choose from many options for sentencing: incarceration, probation and/or pay a fine. Probation is an alternative to sentencing a defendant to jail after a judge has found a defendant as guilty (convicted). If probation is violated, the defendant can receive […]
Learn More...A question that usually comes up from clients is, “I want an appeal, what do I do?” Here is the scenario: You went to court and things didn’t go the way you planned; now you want to appeal the judgment. One of the most important issues you can do when considering an appeal in any case […]
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